Our Food
A foraged garden herb and wild weed pesto
Basil isn't the only key herb for a delicious green pesto - try finding unexpected edibles in the garden as well.
The power of the pumpkin
Pumpkins tend to be either soup or roasted, but they're also fabulous in scones and pie.
Recipe: Oven-Baked Risotto with Red Wine & Roasted Beetroot
A risotto designed for hosts who prefer not to stand at the stove — the oven does nearly all the work.
One Palmerston North butchery produces two champion-worthy products
Sustainability drives the butchery business of these patty-makers from Palmy.
Why the crayfish should be a celebrated cuisine
A passionate duo from Tora Bay is serving up kaimoana fit for king.
Nicola Galloway: How to make beetroot Kvass
A simple and straightforward beetroot fermentation technique results in a digestive aid full of healthy bacteria
This couple knows how to make the perfect soda
A berry good drink made from Nelson’s finest crops is also giving local growers a sweet deal.
Recipe: Pumpkin, Parmesan & Thyme Scones
If you struggle to get light, fluffy scones, this is the recipe for you – it always works.
Weird science took this blue cheese to the next level
Whitestone Cheese struck gold when going deep into cheesemaking.
A sweet treat by a qualified gelato fanatic won the judges’ hearts
A boutique gelato business has scooped a win for its creamy dessert made without cream
Meet the champions of the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards…
The country's finest food producers have been crowned.
Recipe: Pinoli Lemon & Pine Nut Tart
The combination of lemon and pine nuts in this sweet tart is a classic.
Pinoli Pine Nuts crowned ONZFPA supreme champion
Results are in and congratulations are in order for the local growers.
A Kaitake distillery never short of brilliant ideas
A rum maker’s entrepreneurial spirit extends to giving others a hand-up.
Why Petra Galler calls herself a kitchen 'cowboy'
thisNZlife talks to the renowned pastry chef about her latest book.
A Q&A with Nostrana author Bri DiMattina
We ask home gardener and trained chef Bri DiMattina about her colourful new cookbook.
Recipe: Ruth Pretty's Easter Buns with Lemon Icing Drizzle
Please a crowd these holidays with buns packed with spices, dried apricots, raisins and sultanas.
Recipe: Blood Orange Afghans with Smoked Chocolate Icing
This version of the popular Kiwi bikkie has a zesty twist.
Recipe: Uber Crispy Chicken with Fennel Slaw
Takeaways will be a thing of the past once you master this chicken.
Recipe: Smoked Chilli Kūmara Chips
Smoked chilli flakes are the secret ingredient for these delish chips.
The local makers who won big at this year's cheese awards
Brie, bocconcini, burrata and everything in between.
In praise of the pomegranate
Why the beautiful, easy-to-grow, health-giving pomegranate deserves its place in the garden.
Simply the Best – Makikihi Fries
For 40 years, the Bleeker family’s Makikihi Fries has produced its famed golden French fries from potatoes proudly grown locally in South Canterbury. Behind its success is a family-owned business founded on ingenuity, hard work, quality and taste .
A Little Bit of Magic – Mother’s Day Recipes
With Mother’s Day just around the corner we have been inspired to create the perfect afternoon tea picnic to celebrate Mum, another wonderful wāhine in your life, or even just to treat yourself! Happy cooking!
The electric-operated Cromwell orchard changing the game
After proving he could run a cherry orchard without burning a single fossil fuel, Mike Casey is keen to move other growers towards electric tech.
6 warming recipes we'll be making this autumn
The season of cuddling up with a comforting dish is finally upon us.
